Whether you are riding past beautiful chateaux and amazing castles, traveling to UNESCO sites and natural Heritage sites, or following the Danube and Vlatva Rivers, your family bike tour in Czech Republic and Austria will be a bicycle adventure of a lifetime. From Vienna or Prague to Český Krumlov or Holašovice, you will experience dream scenery and spectacular landscapes, with beautiful views, endless vistas, rolling terrain and scenic back roads. Join us and discover many cultural treasures and natural wonders.
DAYS 1-2
Start your trip in Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires. | Journey to “the Gateway to the Highlands” of Pelhrimov. | A traditional welcoming lunch awaits at a local restaurant in town. | Ride on winding country roads over peaceful rivers, through forests, past wheat fields and farming villages. | End your first bicycle ride of the week at the Chateau Heràlec. | Settle in a luxury Castle Hotel situated in the heart of Heràlec. | Indulge in a spa treatment at your 5-star hotel before enjoying traditional Czech cuisine and beautiful views of the private grounds and gardens of Château Heràlec. | Hop on your bicycle to ride over the rolling hills of Bohemia. | Explore Lipnice nad Sázavou and admire its imposing 14th-century castle. | Arrive in Želiv in time for lunch. | Ride through manicured countryside and beautiful forests dotted with quaint villages, fairytale chateaux and peaceful rivers. | Visit a dairy farm and discover the process behind cheese making. | Indulge in an unforgettable dinner at your hotel’s gourmet restaurant.
Chateau Herálec
Herálec | 5-star hotel
Chateau Herálec is one the most beautiful chateaux in the Czech Republic. The chateau is surrounded by an 18th-century English park and by century old trees.
DAY 3
From the Chateau Heràlec, your trip leaders drive the minivan to the historic town of Hluboká, Czech Republic. | Enjoy a self-guided tour of the historic Hluboká Castle, which resembles England’s Windsor Castle. | Journey to the World Heritage site of Holašovice. | Travel through the protected landscape area of Blanský Forest. | Arrive in Čzesky-Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Czech Republic’s most beautiful cities. | Children go kayaking on the Vlatva River. | Settle in at the Hotel Bellevue situated in the heart of the town. | Stroll through Čzesky-Krumlov prior to eating dinner at a restaurant of your choice.
Hotel Bellevue
Čzesky-Krumlov | 4-star hotel
Set in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Čzesky-Krumlov, the building dates back to 1561. For more than a 100 years, it was used as a bakery. Starting in 1929, it was turned into a small hotel.
DAYS 4-6
Sit back and relax, knowing that your tour leader is doing the driving, and enjoy the beauty of the ride to Lower Austria. | Arrive by bike to Durnstein, overlooked by the medieval Dürnstein Castle. | End the day’s bicycle ride at the hotel Sanger Blondel. | Take in stunning views of the the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. | Tonight, delicious Austrian cuisine awaits at a local restaurant. | Embark on a two-wheeled journey along the River Danube, hoping out to see the Aggstein Castle. | Discover the Danube’s 1,800-mile-long network of cycling greenways as you ride your bicycle to the Melk Abbey, a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk. | Picturesque Melk is the perfect city to explore on foot. | On two wheels, explore the Wachau vineyards of the Danube’s north bank and the spectacular landscape on the south. | Learn the secrets to wine tasting, as a wine expert teaches you how to recognize Austria’s renowned vintages. | A wonderful farewell dinner adds a flourish to an already perfect vacation.
Hotel Sänger Blondel
Dürnstein | 4-star hotel
Owned by the Schendel family for 5 generations, the hotel is an historic gem situated in the center of Dürnstein.
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Get together with your traveling companions and share a great DIGnGO adventure. You can take over any of our guided tours and make it your own private cycling tour. If your departure date is not available, we’ll set a date for you, your family, and friends. Call us at 888-883-7948 to start planning your trip.
We’ll make it happen! Tell us what your ideal cycling experience would be and we’ll work closely with you to put it together. Our travel agents will arrange a bike trip that fits your needs, interests, schedule and budget. Call us at 888-883-7948 to speak with a custom tour manager.
What a fun time we had. Thank you so much for making our trip so memorable.
We had the most wonderful time on our family bike trip. I saw my friends last night and Sue was begging us to talk up DIGnGO to her husband as she really, really wants to go……we did!
This bike tour has been a fabulous vacation. Thank you so much for taking care of us this week.
I would like to thank you for making this family bike trip so special.
